And this is something I have been contemplating a lot during the last 2 years.You will be shocked to know this is coming out of my mouth.The whole passive income model all you/us real estate investors are so obsessively promoting...

@Dominique Guinnane  thanks   1) keeping the price up is improtant to the seller  ( even if they are parting with the  credit / concession for the  temp buydown )    2)  the  lower  rate  for the  buyer  is enticing  as they  can  get a lower  discounted  rate  for  2 yrs   and then  possibly  refinance to a  permamnent  lower  rate/ payment when and if rates   drop ......thus the  2-1 buydown  can  be  more attractive to all parties  versus   dropping price  by 20K ( usetting seller )  and  having to  see the buyer  complain about taking a higher  payment / rate on the loan

Areas once considered on the outskirts are now at the forefront of investors’ minds, offering a fresh perspective and enticing opportunities for those willing to explore beyond Branson.But it's not just about location; it's also about innovation.

When a "successful investor" joins BP, or any other page for the SOLE purpose of promoting a guru, it's a red flag.

Then possibly selling an equity position in the debt stack to get a promote  

Not sure if it would be considered promoting a particular company.

I found out that Lifestyles knowingly allowed one of these boutique vendors to be promoted on their webpage that wasn't even licensed to do work in the state! 

Making a large return on your investment can be enticing.

It becomes like breathing air you just know how to do it optimally without thinking about it.I have seen syndicators take on loan assumptions with marginal terms and high fees or they used floating debt just to massage the numbers so they could hit a certain projected pref (hopefully) to the investors to entice investment of capital.

I know it may be ideal to focus on Central California since I'm about a 2.5 hour drive from there, but the landlord friendly laws of other states entice me and I get concerned if I buy in California I'll end up getting a bad tenant without the ability to easily get them to leave.